demoralization

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of destroying the morale or spirit of a person or group.

  - "The constant criticism from her boss led to her demoralization."
  - "The demoralization of the team after the loss was palpable."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demoralization
despair , repair , moral , parol

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Variants

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demoralization , demoralizations , demoralize , demoralized , demoralizer , demoralizers , demoralizes , demoralizing , demoralizingly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'demoralisare' which means 'to debauch, corrupt, or debase'.

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Trivia

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1. Demoralization was a common tactic used during warfare in the past, particularly during sieges and long campaigns.

2. Demoralization can also refer to the process of undermining someone's beliefs or values.

3. Demoralization can lead to physical as well as mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and even suicide.

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Related Concepts

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1. Morale: A person's or group's mental and emotional state, particularly in relation to their confidence, motivation, and ability to perform well.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy or motivation.

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Culture

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Demoralization has been a common theme in literature and art, particularly in works that explore the human condition and the effects of adversity. In literature, demoralization is often depicted as a result of war, poverty, or other forms of hardship. In art, it is often portrayed through images of despair and hopelessness.

How to Memorize "demoralization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or group with high morale and spirit, then visualize that morale being slowly chipped away until they are demoralized.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demoralization' with words like 'despair', 'hopelessness', and 'defeat'.
   - Remember that demoralization is the opposite of morale and spirit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'DEMORALIZATION': D - Destroys, E - Energy, M - Morale, O - Opposes, R - Resilience, A - Attitude, L - Loss, I - Inspiration, S - Strength, A - Adversity, T - Takes, I - Initiative, O - Overcomes, N - Necessity.

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